OPENING/CREATING AN eta/DSI DATABASE FILE

 

To start the DSI software, the user must execute the DSI program file, using the method appropriate for their operating system. In Windows this may be accomplished by double clicking the shortcut to the DSI executable file. Once the DSI software is activated, the DSI Open File window is displayed for the user to OPEN or CREATE a new DSI database.

 

1. See the Open File window below.

Figure 3.1.1 Open File Window

 

2.The user would either select the name of a previously saved file or enter the name of a new file in the Dialogue window. The recommended practice is to add the extension .DSI to a newly created file.

 

3.If creating a NEW file, the user would be prompted to do so:

 

 

Figure 3.1.2 Create New File Prompt

 

 

4. The user will be prompted to select the analysis program desired:

 

The analysis program selected will set defaults for the eta/DSI session to generate either LS-DYNA or NASTRAN cards.

 

Figure 3.1.3 Select Analysis Type

 

5. The user will also be prompted to select the Unit System desired:

 

The selected unit system will be stored in the database as the default value setting.  The user will now be in the MAIN MENU of eta/DSI and ready to start the session.

 

Figure 3.1.4 Unit System